Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Gardner-Webb vs UNC Asheville NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Asheville.

Gardner-Webb vs UNC Asheville Prediction

Looking to win big? The Runnin' Bulldogs and Bulldogs face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Kimmel Arena in Asheville, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and UNC Asheville is favored by -6.5 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.

Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Where: Asheville at Kimmel Arena
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds NCASHE -6.5, GARDWB +202 | NCASHE -250 O/U 155.5

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Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Runnin' Bulldogs fell to 9-13 on the season after a 96-93 loss to Winthrop on Saturday. Gardner-Webb, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.

After trailing 45-40 at halftime, the Bulldogs scored 53 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51. The game’s total points of 189 exceeded the over/under line of 159.5.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points on 55.9% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 64.4%. They connected on 50% of their threes, going 10-for-20 from deep, and hit 59% of their two-point attempts.

Darryl Simmons II led the way with 40 points, hitting 8-of-12 threes and shooting 59.1% overall. Kelton Talford and Jamaine Mann were both nearly perfect, shooting 9-of-10 from the field, with Talford adding 9 rebounds.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense struggled, giving up 96 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 63% success rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 33%, hitting 6 of 18 threes. Gardner-Webb also sent them to the line 40 times, where they made 26 free throws.

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UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

UNC Asheville improved to 12-6 on the season with a 72-65 win over Radford on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory.

Leading 32-30 at halftime, Asheville scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the O/U line of 141.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

UNC Asheville's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts and went 6-for-17 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 12 of 14 attempts, good for 85.7%.

Brandon Maclin and Jordan Marsh each scored 19 points, with Marsh adding 5 assists. Toyaz Solomon contributed 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Kameron Taylor added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Josh Banks chipped in 13 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range.

Bulldogs Team Defense

UNC Asheville's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponent went 6/17, hitting 35% of their threes. UNC Asheville also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws, an 85% success rate. The Bulldogs gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Gardner-Webb has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 90. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
Through their last ten home contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 76 points per game while allowing an average of 76. UNC Asheville posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Runnin' Bulldogs have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, UNC Asheville has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.